MEI SHUNG CHINESE RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: THE METHOD OF COOLING NOODLES IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IS INADEQUATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING THE COOLING PROCESS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE THANK YOU BAGS TO STORE GREENS AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT SINGLE USE BAGS MAY NOT BE REUSED AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE DIRT/DUST RESIDUE AND CLEAN THE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK AND HANDSINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SINK TO BE LOOSE FROM THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE ONE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD THAT IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE ONE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD THAT IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.